A teacher in a multilingual classroom notices that some students struggle to…
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A teacher in a multilingual classroom notices that some students struggle to understand instructions given only in the regional language. To address this, she uses visual aids and, when needed, students' home languages to explain key points. Which principle of teaching is most directly exemplified?
Answer: D. Principle of Flexibility — ConceptEffective teaching responds to differences in learners, resources, and classroom conditions instead of using one rigid method for everyone. The…
- A.
Principle of Direction
- B.
Principle of Correlation
- C.
Principle of Reinforcement
- D.
Principle of Flexibility
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Effective teaching responds to differences in learners, resources, and classroom conditions instead of using one rigid method for everyone.
The principle of flexibility is the teacher's readiness to adapt the language, material, pace, or teaching method so that learners can access the intended idea.
Application
In this classroom, instructions in only the regional language create a barrier for some learners. The teacher changes both the medium of explanation (home languages) and the mode of presentation (visual aids) according to their needs.
Contrast and cross-check
Direction organizes teaching around stated objectives and a planned course of action; the scenario instead emphasizes adapting delivery.
Correlation connects a topic with related subjects or prior knowledge; the scenario does not describe such a content connection.
Reinforcement strengthens a response through consequences, practice, or feedback; no response is being strengthened here.
Flexibility permits changes in language and teaching aids to suit learners and the classroom situation; both changes appear in the scenario.
Result
Therefore, the scenario exemplifies the Principle of Flexibility.